Tavern Puzzles are reproductions of a type of puzzle traditionally forged by blacksmiths to amuse their friends at country taverns and inns. It is believed that perhaps the making of an iron puzzle was sometimes used as a forging exercise for young apprentice blacksmiths. Each Tavern Puzzle is mechanical in nature; removal of the object piece does not rely on force or trickery.
Self Restraint Tavern Puzzle
Image courtesy of StuffKidsLike.com
The object of this puzzle is to remove the large ring.
For ages 8 and up. Level: Simple
For ages 8 and up. Level: Simple
Wise Guy Tavern Puzzle
Image courtesy of StuffKidsLike.com
The object of this puzzle is to remove the large ring. Manufacturer: Tucker-Jones House Inc.
For ages 8 and up. Level: Intermediate
For ages 8 and up. Level: Intermediate
Clef Hanger Tavern Puzzle
Image courtesy of StuffKidsLike.com
The object of this puzzle is to remove the large ring. Manufacturer: Tucker-Jones House Inc.
For ages 8 and up. Level: Intermediate
For ages 8 and up. Level: Intermediate
Blackbeards Revenge Tavern Puzzle
Image courtesy of StuffKidsLike.com
The object of this puzzle is to remove the shuttle.
Black Jack Tavern Puzzle
Image courtesy of StuffKidsLike.com
The object of this puzzle is to remove the shuttle.
For ages 8 and up. Level: Simple
For ages 8 and up. Level: Simple
Lyons Loop Tavern Puzzle
Image courtesy of StuffKidsLike.com
The original can be found in a private collection in Philadelphia, PA. This puzzle was named after the famous 19th century blacksmith, Patrick Lyon, c. 1840. The object is to remove the large ring.
For ages 8 and up. Level: Intermediate
For ages 8 and up. Level: Intermediate
Long Island Catch Tavern Puzzle
Image courtesy of StuffKidsLike.com
The object of this puzzle is to remove the heavy ring.
Tinkers Bell Tavern Puzzle
Image courtesy of StuffKidsLike.com
The object of this puzzle is to remove the large ring.
Odd Ball Tavern Puzzle
Image courtesy of StuffKidsLike.com
The object of this puzzle is to remove the large ring. Manufacturer: Tucker-Jones House Inc.
For ages 8 and up. Level: Difficult
For ages 8 and up. Level: Difficult
Travelers Woe Tavern Puzzle
Image courtesy of StuffKidsLike.com
The object of this puzzle is to remove the wavy shuttle. Manufacturer: Tucker-Jones House Inc.
For ages 8 and up. Level: Intermediate.
For ages 8 and up. Level: Intermediate.
